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A member asked:
Hello my 8 year olf daughter had heart surgery in 2009 to repair the mitral valve. this was sucessful. last monday.doctors found a vegitation?
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Heart surgery: Vegetation generally implies an acute or old infection. Talk to the drs. And get an explanation of what's going on.
Answered 4/2/2013
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Abnormal: Mitral repair needs correlation with symptoms and events. Recent dental work or abscesses. Fever, chills, weight loss and signs of acute infection. Presume it is acute and will be treated after blood cultures and finding any specific bacteria. Vegetations can be bacterial clusters and or fibrotic material hanging on the valve or supporting structures.
Answered 4/2/2013
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